As you plan your travels, and birthday meals, of 2019, consider the innovative food that’s coming down the line: Enrique Olvera and Daniela Soto-Innes, of Cosme, are bringing a new project to Los Angeles; Stephanie Izard is launching a Peruvian concept on the roof of the new Hoxton hotel in Chicago. From the midwest to the south, and coast to coast, exciting new restaurants are in the works. Here are the places to keep your eye on, city by city.

Chicago

Celebrated Chicago chef Stephanie Izard is expanding her Goat empire to launch a Peruvian concept within Fulton Market’s forthcoming Hoxton hotel. Details are still forthcoming, but Cabra (which fittingly translates to goat in Spanish) will claim the hip property’s rooftop.

GalitKey Players: Zachary Engel, Andrés ClaveroEstimated Debut: Early SpringNew Orleans chef Zachary Engel, formerly of acclaimed Israeli restaurant Shaya, is moving up north to open an Israeli restaurant in Chicago. The chef, who nabbed a James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2017, has snapped up real estate in Lincoln Park, and plans to offer veggie-forward plates fired over charcoal in addition to hummus, pita, and more.

Dallas

HomewoodKey Players: Matt McCallisterEstimated Debut: FebruaryStar Dallas chef Matt McCallister may have shuttered his flagship eatery FT33 last summer, but the silver lining is that he’s prepping to launch Homewood. The casual eatery in Oak Lawn will center on seasonal American fusion fare, which means dishes with ingredients and technique from Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Think: seasonal product, veggie-forward cookery, and an onsite garden.

Houston

MarchKey Players: David Keck, Felipe Riccio, Adam Garcia, Pete McCarthyEstimated Debut: September Master sommelier David Keck and former Camerata chef Felipe Riccio will open an intimate, 28-seat fine dining engagement focused on Mediterranean flavors. Keck spent the last two years collecting wine for the project, and promises a unique list comprised of bottles never before seen in Houston.

Rosie CannonballKey Players: David Keck, Felipe Riccio, Adam Garcia, Pete McCarthyEstimated Debut: AprilKeck and Riccio will also debut Rosie Cannonball, a casual European number centered around wood-fired grill cookery that’s slated to hit Houston’s Montrose neighborhood this spring. In addition to a comprehensive bread and pizza program, expect a lengthy list of affordable wines from Beaujolais, the Loire Valley, and a selection of progressive New World producers.

Unnamed ProjectKey Players: Enrique Olvera, Daniela Soto-InnesEstimated Debut: SummerLauded Mexican chef Enrique Olvera, who commands a number of globally-recognized restaurants around Mexico and in New York, will expand to Los Angeles this summer. Details are still under wraps, but Cosme chef/partner Daniela Soto-Innes is involved, and the restaurant will open in the Arts District downtown.

Girl & the GoatKey Players: Stephanie Izard, Kevin Boehm, Rob KatzEstimated Debut: JuneAcclaimed Chicago chef Stephanie Izard will launch her signature restaurant, Girl & the Goat, in Los Angeles’s Arts District this summer. Expect a similar globally-inspired, family-style menu as found in Chicago, plus a few new creations.

Birdie G’sKey Players: Jeremy Fox, Josh Loeb, Zoe Nathan, Colby GoffEstimated Debut: Late SpringLauded California chef Jeremy Fox, who has been ensconced at Santa Monica’s Rustic Canyon for the last number of years, is finally breaking out with his own long-awaited project. The 120-seat Birdie G’s lands at 2421 Michigan Avenue (within the historical Bergamot Station), also in Santa Monica, centering on market-driven American fare. Expect everything from caviar service to whole roast chicken served with dilly matzoh ball soup to an entire menu dedicated to Texas Toast with toppings that range from wood-grilled sweetbreads to avocado to Santa Barbara sea urchin.

Unnamed ProjectKey Players: James Kent, Jeff KatzEstimated Debut: February/March James Kent, formerly of The NoMad and Eleven Madison Park, plus previous Del Posto manager Jeff Katz are working on a yet-to-be-named project that claims 70 Pine Street in the Financial District. Details are still under wraps, but the team says that Kent’s menu will incorporate share-friendly, elevated but approachable market-driven dishes.

Unnamed ProjectKey Players: Fabian von Hauske Valtierra, Jeremiah StoneEstimated Debut: Early 2019New York hit-makers Fabian von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone (Wildair, Contra) are in the process of opening a wine bar and shop at Lower East Side food hall The Market Line. Serving an array of light bites alongside beers and wines, the wine bar will be open all day. Like what you’re drinking? Head next door to the natural wine store and pick up a bottle. The team will also be curating wines available throughout the food hall.

VioletKey Players: Matt Hyland, Pizza Loves Emily groupEstimated Debut: January Violet, named after the state flower of Rhode Island, is a new restaurant by the Pizza Loves Emily Group and chef/owner Matt Hyland, opening in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood (511 East 5th). Hyland’s menu focuses on grilled cuisine that pays homage to the New England state’s flavors and abundant fresh seafood. The menu highlight, grilled pizzas, are inspired by Hyland’s nostalgia for Al Forno in Providence, where he often ate while attending school in Rhode Island. Open for dinner, pies grilled over a hybrid gas and wood grill feature seasonal and innovative twists on classic toppings while shareable plates and a rotating selection of fresh, house-made pastas are also available to enjoy. The restaurant seats 53 at a mix of bar and dining room spots, with an interactive 4-seat chef’s counter overlooking the kitchen.

Palm Beach, Florida

Florie’sKey Players: Mauro ColagrecoEstimated Debut: January Acclaimed Argentine-Italian chef Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur, in the South of France—which counts two Michelin stars and clocks in at number three on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list—will open his first U.S. restaurant in partnership with Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach this month. Florie’s will feature grill-forward cookery and flavors from the Mediterranean like hamachi with citrus and macadamia milk; chilled watermelon consommé with seared bonito; and eggplant and mozzarella with Parmesan cream.

Chilled Watermelon Consommé from Florie’sPhoto: Courtesy of Florie’s

Philadelphia

Unnamed ProjectKey Players: Michael Solomonov, Steven CookEstimated Debut: Spring/SummerThis unnamed restaurant, recently named one of Food & Wine’s Most Anticipated Openings of 2019, will open in the Harper building in Philly’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Additional details are TBD!

Portland

EEMKey Players: Earl Ninsom, Matt Vicedomini, Eric NelsonEstimated Debut: January Three Portland dining powerhouses are combining powers to open a Thai barbecue restaurant and bar. At the intersection of three distinct culinary backgrounds, patrons can expect to see dishes combining Vicedomini’s smoked meat expertise with the Thai curries and spices that give Ninsom his name. Tropical drinks from Nelson will round out the menu.

YonderKey Players: Maya LovelaceEstimated Debut: February 2018Famed Portland pop-up Mae has announced a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Helmed by chef Maya Lovelace, Mae quickly gained a following, with tickets to their limited seating dinners selling out in minutes. Lovelace will be bringing her combination of Southern comfort food, family-style suppers, and storytelling to the new space, which will be separated into two sections. The front of the restaurant will be Yonder, offering more casual counter-service dining four days per week (no reservations required). Meanwhile, the back of the restaurant will continue on as Mae, offering pop-up dinners with fixed course, family-style meals.

San Francisco

NooshKey Players: Laura Ozyilmaz, Sayat Ozyilmaz, John Litz, Andrew MeltzerEstimated Debut: Early 2019Husband and wife team Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz of New York’s Eleven Madison Park and Le Bernardin, respectively, along with Lazy Bear founder John Litz will open a casual, seasonally-driven all-day eatery dedicated to cuisines from Turkey, Israel, Greece, Iran, and Armenia. Think plates like a Greek Po’ boy Stuffed Pita with fried calamari and smoked tzatziki in house-made pita, and Turkish Pork N’duja with Piedmontese spreadable sausage, egg, and roasted garlic with Turkish spices. Beverage director Andrew Meltzer of 15 Romolo will helm drinks. The space will also house a slightly more formal concept, Kitchen Table at Noosh, with a family-style tasting menu.

Santa Cruz, California

MentoneKey Players: Chef David KinchEstimated Debut: SpringMentone is the Italian spelling for the French village of Menton, near the border of France and Italy. The concept follows suit, an Italianate meets France meets California concept. David is still developing the menu, and one feature will be pizza made with house-milled flour care of Manresa Bread Partner, and head baker Avery Ruzicka.